Job Description
Overview
We're seeking an experienced Civil Designer to support our engineering team with design plans for site/civil engineering projects. This role is ideal for someone with proficiency in Civil 3D and experience with land development projects.
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Harrisonburg, VA—a thriving city nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, offering a wonderful, eclectic mix of agriculture, higher education, arts, outdoors, and culinary delights. We're just two hours from DC, Richmond, and Blacksburg.
Employer-Sponsored Benefits
~ IRA Retirement Plan with Employer Match
~ Dental & Vision Insurance
~ Life Insurance
~ Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
~ Critical Illness Insurance
~ Paid Time Off (PTO)
~8 Paid Holidays
~ Leadership Training & Continuing Education
~ A Supportive, Friendly Team Environment
Salary
Your salary will be based on your demonstrated ability to hit the ground running with the Key Responsibilities listed below.
Key Responsibilities
Identify design/project requirements and constraints based on ordinance, regulations, and agency standards (local zoning, VDOT, utility owner design and construction standards, federal regulations, etc.)
Create basemaps and surfaces
Assist engineers with site design tasks, such as laying out parking lots per requirements
Perform preliminary grading, including existing and proposed surface creation
Create alignments and plans & profiles for roads and water/sewer/storm systems
Assist engineers with hydraulic and hydrologic analysis (drainage area delineation, land cover, and soil type identification, etc.)
Create erosion and sediment control plans and narratives per DEQ requirements and engineer input
Perform limited plan QC, reviewing content and ensuring conformance with company standards
Assist with submittal forms for review
Assist with report writing (conducting background research and data collection, entering project information, and performing initial document setup for Phase I ESAs, Environmental Impact Reports, Preliminary Engineering Reports for water/sewer design, Determination of Need for Traffic Impact Analysis reports, Turn Warrants, Bid Document preparation, etc.)
Interact as needed with review agencies, contractors, and owners/developers
Assist with construction cost estimates (QTO, price research, etc.)
Qualifications
~5+ years of Civil 3D experience in the context of site/civil land development design projects
~ Strong verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset
~ Strong attention to detail, desire to learn, and ability to follow directions
~ No specific education or licensure required—demonstrated ability matters most
~ Valid Virginia driver's license required, along with an acceptable driving record as defined by our insurer, and must pass a criminal background check
Physical Requirements
This position involves a combination of office-based and field-based work. Candidates must be able to safely perform tasks in both environments as outlined below, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, mouse, and other office equipment. Requires the ability to view screens, read technical documents, and communicate clearly by phone, video call, and in person. Occasional bending, crouching, or reaching may be required to access files and equipment stored between floor and shoulder height.
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods on uneven terrain and in varying site conditions, including construction zones, wooded areas, and open fields. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of survey or inspection equipment. Tasks may include kneeling, bending, or reaching to collect data or perform measurements. Work may be performed outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Outdoor,
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